Najmul Hossain Shanto responded with a blunt one-word reply regarding Shakib Al Hasan missing out on the ongoing edition of the Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh haven't had a great run in ODIs lately. In addition, they have little to no prep heading into the Champions Trophy 2025. But captain Najmul Hossain Shanto strongly believes Bangladesh are title contenders.

Shubman Gill helped himself to a second successive one-day international century as India started their Champions Trophy campaign with a comfortable win over Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. The dapper opener rose to No 1 in the ODI batting rankings on the back of two half-centuries and a ton in the three-match series against England earlier this

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto gave a one-word response after being asked if Shakib Al Hasan's absence would affect Bangladesh in the tournament. The Tigers will start their campaign on February 20 against India.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from traveling to Pakistan owing to past regional conflicts.

Najmul Hossain Shanto was asked whether Bangladesh were relieved not to see Jasprit Bumrah in India's squad before their Champions Trophy opener in Dubai.

Mohammed Shami who got one wicket each from two ODIs against England recently has been labelled a threat by former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes.

Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that Bangladesh need to be firing in all departments to have a chance to beat India in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 clash.